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WOW is committed to creating an international network of people who share the vision of bringing books and children together, thereby opening windows on the world. We encourage thoughtful dialogue around international literature so that children can reflect on their own cultural experience and connect to the experience of others across the globe.

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International Collection of Children's and Adolescent Literature
College of Education
University of Arizona

1430 East Second Street
Tucson, AZ 85721
Phone: (520) 621-9340
email: wow@email.arizona.edu
Open Reading Hours: Monday through Friday – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Starcross: A Stirring Adventure of Spies, Time Travel and Curious Hats

Published: 2007, Bloomsbury USA Children's Books
Tags: Adventure, Brother and sister, Outer Space, spy, Time travel
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), Intermediate (ages 9-14)England (UK), Intermediate (ages 9-14), Science Fiction

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Freaky Stuff

Published: 2007, Walker Books for Young Readers
Tags: growing up, Horror, Performing Arts, Siblings
Categories: FantasyFantasy, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Fantasy, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Netherlands

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The Summer Of The Marco Polo

Published: 2007, Orca Book Publishers
Tags: Authors, Boats and ships, Literary
Categories: Biography - Autobiography- MemoirBiography - Autobiography- Memoir, CanadaBiography - Autobiography- Memoir, Canada, Picture BookBiography - Autobiography- Memoir, Canada, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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Tsunami!

Published: 2009, Philomel
Tags: Nature, Rescues, sacrifice, Tsunami
Categories: AsiaAsia, Folklore and Fairy TalesAsia, Folklore and Fairy Tales, JapanAsia, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Japan, Picture BookAsia, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Japan, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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The Beckoning Cat

Published: 2009, Holiday House
Tags: cat, Luck
Categories: AsiaAsia, Folklore and Fairy TalesAsia, Folklore and Fairy Tales, JapanAsia, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Japan, Picture BookAsia, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Japan, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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Capoeira: Game! Dance! Martial Art!

Published: 2007, Lee & Low Books
Tags: Dance, Games, Martial arts
Categories: Information BookInformation Book, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Information Book, Intermediate (ages 9-14), NonfictionInformation Book, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction, United States

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The Secret Of Priest’s Grotto: A Holocaust Survival Story (Holocaust)

Published: 2007, Kar-Ben Publishing
Tags: Caves, Holocaust, Holocaust survivors, Jewish, Legend
Categories: EuropeEurope, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Europe, Intermediate (ages 9-14), NonfictionEurope, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction, Ukraine

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“The Trouble With Dogs…” Said Dad

Published: 2007, Candlewick
Tags: Dog owners, families, Pets
Categories: AustraliaAustralia, Early Years (ages 2-6)Australia, Early Years (ages 2-6), Picture Book

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Tunjur! Tunjur! Tunjur!: A Palestinian Folktale

Published: 2006, Marshall Cavendish Children's Books
Tags: Behavior, theft
Categories: Folklore and Fairy TalesFolklore and Fairy Tales, Middle EastFolklore and Fairy Tales, Middle East, PalestineFolklore and Fairy Tales, Middle East, Palestine, Picture BookFolklore and Fairy Tales, Middle East, Palestine, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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Mechanimals

Published: 2007, Orca Book Publishers
Tags: Determination, Dream, Farm, farm animal, Farm life, perseverance, robot
Categories: CanadaCanada, FantasyCanada, Fantasy, Picture BookCanada, Fantasy, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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